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Old 09-25-2008, 10:54 AM   #1
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Well I got a few XTM X-Crawlers in & wanted to see what they were all about.
The box isn't that impressive, but it's what's inside that counts! And it was packaged well.




The body is 15 3/4" tall & 7" wide. I has overspay film a nice sticker sheet, but no window masks.


Instruction manual & extra hardware.


The chassis is pretty basic. Nice aluminum links & shocks.


Dual shelfs for battery & electronics.


Countersunk hardware on skid.


Maxx sized aluminum beadlocks. They could use a lil more backspacing IMO. Tires come mounted, that's a plus.... I guess!


Tires seem to be soft, and the tread is different. When I was messing with them on the counter they make that squealing sound like RC4WD tires do. So................... gonna have to actually get em out on the rocks to see how they do. The foams are pretty soft but may need tuning.


Here's the important part. AXLES!!!



Full lock. If CVD's become available they should improve steering.
15" wide from outside of tires.



Axles are pretty stout. The tubes are bolted to the center housing so clocking them shouldn't be an issue.
Width 10 3/4" from end of stub to stub.




Basic servo mount. I don't like how the steering link have so much thread exposed!


Two piece knuckes & nice beefy aluminum hex.




When I tried to take the axle housing apart I couldn't! The drive shaft seems to be one piece. I guess they pressed the dogbone pins on after assembly. Which doesn't make sense to me, but it's one less thing to strip! I just expected the axles to be splined. Thery are drilled and pinned & the main gear is slotted to accept it.


Gears are pretty stout. Looks like big berg gears.




All of the hardware is 2.5mm or 3mm & is loctited. Axles are nice and smooth, bearings throughout. Everything is assembled you just have to connect the links to the axles w/the included hardware & install your electronics of course.

I think XTM did an excellent job on thier first attempt. There are a few things that I would change, but it's a nice truck overall. Very stout and should be a tough rig!
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Old 09-25-2008, 11:18 AM   #2
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Nice write up and photos Coles!!

I guess they are not thinking there will be any axle breakage.

Looks pretty good.
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looks great from all the pics i saw. it really makes me want to go get one. talk about a BIG RIG.

so what happens if you strip one of those gears? can you send the whole axle back to factory to have them replace it?
are the gears delrin?

great review sir!
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Nice write up and photos Coles!!

I guess they are not thinking there will be any axle breakage.

Looks pretty good.
Thanks! I guess not. It's tough looking, but nothing is unbreakable

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looks great from all the pics i saw. it really makes me want to go get one. talk about a BIG RIG.

so what happens if you strip one of those gears? can you send the whole axle back to factory to have them replace it?
are the gears delrin?

great review sir!
I have two left, LMK if ya want one

I'm not sure how that's gonna work. They'll prolly have replacement gears available. Shouldn't be a problem gettin em on, as long as it's not the main one.

And the gears are steel.
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Old 09-25-2008, 04:58 PM   #5
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Would you say they have more or less clearence than clod axles?
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Old 09-25-2008, 06:14 PM   #6
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What size hexs or did you say? Are the links 1/4" 5/16"?

I really wish this was a shafty. Looks like the lower links could easily be moved to the inside of the chassis. Are the rims two pieces? Looks like the inner rim has six screws in it. Just for looks? What size stub shafts?

Man, do I ask a lot of questions, sheesh.

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Old 09-25-2008, 06:30 PM   #7
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How the hell did RC4WD manage to screw the Raptors up and yet XTM got them to work?

So what's the gear ratio?

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What size hexs or did you say? Are the links 1/4" 5/16"?

Man do I wish this was a shafty. Looks like the lower links could easily be moved to the inside of the chassis.
14mm hex.
Same here , MOA's suck .
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Are the screws in the beadlock rings not countersunk or is it just the pics? Not crazy about the axle similarity or the lower shock mounts. Id like to see something beefier than stub axles on a super. Steel gears are cool. Looks like a stamped chassis? Verdicts still out, need some time to see how it does.
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Just picked mine up today hopefully a week or two it will be climbing some rocks.This crawler looks very nice very nice finished product cant wait.....kasper
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Just picked mine up today hopefully a week or two it will be climbing some rocks.This crawler looks very nice very nice finished product cant wait.....kasper
kasper, i'll be getting one too... where you plan on crawling it? high cliff?
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Old 09-28-2008, 04:13 PM   #11
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That is awesome, I sure hope SOMEONE(hint hint dad) gets me one for Christmas.

Thanks for the break down and the pictures CC.
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Would you say they have more or less clearence than clod axles?
They definately have more clearance than Clod axles. I can measure or take sis x side comparison pics

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What size hexs or did you say? Are the links 1/4" 5/16"?
Are the rims two pieces? Looks like the inner rim has six screws in it. Just for looks? What size stub shafts?

Man, do I ask a lot of questions, sheesh.
14mm hexes, the rim is just one piece, not sure on the stubs

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How the hell did RC4WD manage to screw the Raptors up and yet XTM got them to work?

So what's the gear ratio?
Good question. The gear ratio "Put your 55-turn motors on each axle and the 90.5:1 final drive ratio will allow you to climb over just about anything!"

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Are the screws in the beadlock rings not countersunk or is it just the pics? Not crazy about the axle similarity or the lower shock mounts. Id like to see something beefier than stub axles on a super. Steel gears are cool. Looks like a stamped chassis? Verdicts still out, need some time to see how it does.
No they're not countersunk. You're right, the verdict is still out. I can't wait to get some feedback. I'm very tempted to run one & find out for myself!
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i just ordered one too, let me know how you did your electronics. wiring etc is not my strong suit. thanks!
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Old 09-30-2008, 03:42 AM   #14
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I like those Beadlocks. Can you order Just those?
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I like those Beadlocks. Can you order Just those?
Yeah, but they're pricey $200 a pair.

axle kits will be available too $125 a piece.
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the wheels should be 200 for 4 not per pair

if you look closely they are adjusable offset aswell
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the wheels should be 200 for 4 not per pair

if you look closely they are adjusable offset aswell
Sorry bout that. $200 a set is what I meant. And the screws are just for show, no adjustable offset!
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Nice write up Cole So what what are you selling them for $ wise?
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Nice write up Cole So what what are you selling them for $ wise?

$390 $hipped
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A little feedback- a customer broke an axle shaft within the first 5 minutes of running his X-crawler. Hopefully a fluke, but I'm interested to hear more reviews since we have 2 more of them in the store. ($399 ea)

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